Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have criticised the Trump administration’s decision to pause several technology security measures targeting China, warning the move could undermine national security. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, senior Democrats Gregory Meeks and Sydney Kamlager-Dove described the decision as “troubling”, suggesting it prioritises stabilising ties with…
Hong Kong’s finance chief will unveil new measures in his budget to strengthen the city’s growing intellectual property (IP) economy, focusing on nurturing top-tier talent and helping local tech firms evaluate their patents, the South China Morning Post has learned. The initiatives, expected to be announced on Wednesday, come as Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po…
The European Union’s planned landmark trade deal with the United States is once again in jeopardy, as the fallout from a Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs continues to ripple across global trade negotiations. US President Donald Trump at an event at the White House. Rather than accept the ruling and go…
Hong Kong authorities froze HK$261 million (US$33.4 million) in suspected criminal proceeds linked to money laundering and drug trafficking last year, but experts say it may take as long as seven years for any of the funds to reach government coffers. According to data from the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit, run by police and customs,…
New Delhi hosted a landmark AI summit where 88 nations adopted the New Delhi Declaration, championing “AI for All.” This non-binding agreement outlines a global roadmap for equitable AI development, focusing on democratizing resources, reskilling workforces, and fostering energy-efficient systems. The AI Impact Summit 2026 wrapped up in New Delhi on December 20 with 88…
Pakistan has signed a deal with the United States to jointly redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel. The hotel, built in 1924, is owned by Pakistan’s international airlines and has been closed since 2020. The MoU was executed by GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst on behalf of the United States and Federal Minister for Finance and…
The three-day trip, at Beijing’s invitation, comes more than eight years after Trump’s first visit to China during his first stint as president. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 21 Feb 202621 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Donald Trump will travel to China from March 31 to…
The new 10 per cent global tariffs imposed by the United States will only have a “limited impact” on Hong Kong, the city’s treasury chief has said, adding that the move highlights the city’s strength as a safe haven for capital amid geopolitical uncertainty. The remarks followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday to…
The progress of Chinese tech companies across the entire stack is “remarkable,” OpenAI’s Sam Altman told CNBC. Altman’s comments come as China races against the U.S. to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) — where AI matches human capabilities — and roll out the technology across society. The pace of technological advance in “many fields,” including…
China has previously criticised the role, accusing the US of interfering in China’s internal affairs. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 18 Feb 202618 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the Trump administration has appointed an envoy to the…